Publisher's Synopsis
Mallam Dendo is undoubtedly one of the most influential men in the history of Nupe in recent historical times. His political statute and intrigues led to the establishment of an entire New Nupe Order that has remained in power over the whole of the Nupe Nation for close to 200 years now. It is more or less like he single-handed established the modern Nupe Nation.This book is the most detailed biography of Mallam Dendo alias Manko so far. The book began with the early life of Mallam Dendo through his middle age, his old age and his eventual death in KinNupe. The book narrates in some details the roles Mallam Dendo and his children played in the establishment of the New Nupe Nation. Mallam Dendo was originally a Fulani Mallam from today's Kebbi State. He came to KinNupe to seek Islamic knowledge but in the long run ended up as one the greatest and most influential Islamic scholar and political leader of his times.
